As a dog trainer, I spend a lot of time assessing the many different quirks of dogs. And if there’s one universal truth that I have learned, it is the fact that dogs are similar to snowflakes. Indeed, ...

In today’s busy world, it can be hard to know whether you’re giving your pet enough attention—especially when it comes to quiet, affectionate time together. While plenty of advice focuses on exercise ...

Imagine that you're cozying up with your romantic partner on the couch. Maybe you're watching a movie or the fire crackling. You're holding hands. Hugging. Just lying in each other's arms. Sound nice?

A 200-pound walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is being bottle-fed and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling” from doting animal welfare workers who are trying to ...

We have considerable data about the “who, what, and when of first sexual experiences” but very little about the pleasure received in sexual situations—whether it is the first or the latest. Victoria ...

How might the recent spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HAPI) H5N1 virus among dairy cattle affect the practice of paying a farm, an animal sanctuary or some other keeper of cows for the ...

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As the sun sets over the Hidden Temple in Florence, 14 adults in their comfiest pajamas sprawl on a generous bed of quilts. Outside on this crisp October Saturday, the foliage is just starting to turn ...